Insight

The rules of travel to Europe are changing, and in 2025 an estimated 1.4 billion people from over 60 visa-exempt countries, including the UK, will need a travel authorisation to enter most European countries under the new ETIAS system.

The growing demand for flexibility and a “work from anywhere” culture means more employers are permitting their workforce to work for extended periods overseas, giving employees the freedom to travel whilst carrying out their role remotely. 

One question Smith Stone Walters is regularly asked by applicants is what happens if my visa sponsor loses their sponsor licence? This is a common concern among sponsored workers and students, whose visas are ‘tied’ to their job or course.